Family Therapy in 22320
Michael A. Fronce
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22320
Marriage counseling is my area of specialty. I'm a marriage and family therapist who has made relationship dynamics my exclusive focus and expertise. I specialize in working with couples who have experienced infidelity in their marriage, where one partner has had an affair. I also work with communication blockages, fighting all the time, lack of intimacy, and loss of the "loving feeling" for each other. Please visit my webpage at Well Marriage Center to learn all about my philosophy and marriage-friendly approach (one- click link on the left under my picture).
Marriage counseling is my area of specialty. I'm a marriage and family therapist who has made relationship dynamics my exclusive focus and expertise. I specialize in working with couples who have experienced infidelity in their marriage, where one partner has had an affair. I also work with communication blockages, fighting all the time, lack of intimacy, and loss of the "loving feeling" for each other. Please visit my webpage at Well Marriage Center to learn all about my philosophy and marriage-friendly approach (one- click link on the left under my picture).
Martina Samuel
Pre-Licensed Professional, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22320 (Online Only)
Are you wondering whether you should stay in your relationship? Do you need help healing from an abusive relationship? Have you been in a relationship with a narcissist that left you wounded and confused? Have you experienced childhood trauma that is hindering your growth and happiness today? I will help you heal from those life-changing experiences as I create a safe space and work with you on your most authentic and healthy self. We will understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life, help you fully live and thrive in the present, and grow to your fullest potential beyond what you have imagined for yourself.
Are you wondering whether you should stay in your relationship? Do you need help healing from an abusive relationship? Have you been in a relationship with a narcissist that left you wounded and confused? Have you experienced childhood trauma that is hindering your growth and happiness today? I will help you heal from those life-changing experiences as I create a safe space and work with you on your most authentic and healthy self. We will understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life, help you fully live and thrive in the present, and grow to your fullest potential beyond what you have imagined for yourself.
Jennifer N Evans
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22320 (Online Only)
My clients typically have recent life stressors related to relationships, career exploration/burnout, recent adjustment to changes, difficulty coping, anxiety, and depression. They are typically looking for immediate solutions to overwhelming feelings that they no longer know how to handle. My solution focused approach has shown remission from depression in as little as 1 session and rescission from anxiety in as few as 1.5 sessions. I am noted to be in the 98th percentile of clinicians through clinical support metrics in an evidence-based program.
My clients typically have recent life stressors related to relationships, career exploration/burnout, recent adjustment to changes, difficulty coping, anxiety, and depression. They are typically looking for immediate solutions to overwhelming feelings that they no longer know how to handle. My solution focused approach has shown remission from depression in as little as 1 session and rescission from anxiety in as few as 1.5 sessions. I am noted to be in the 98th percentile of clinicians through clinical support metrics in an evidence-based program.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.